It seems the official narrative often cracks under the weight of inconvenient facts, revealing a far more intricate and troubling reality. The story of January 6th continues to unravel, and with each thread pulled, the involvement of certain congressional figures becomes starker. At the heart of this unfolding saga sits Arizona Representative Paul Gosar, whose alleged actions suggest a role far beyond mere observation. Reports indicate Gosar was deeply enmeshed in the pre-insurrection planning, going so far as to offer the ultimate shield: blanket pardons for those he was encouraging [2], [3], [4], [6].
The Promises of Immunity: A Congressional Guarantee?
It takes a special kind of audacity to not only facilitate a protest designed to disrupt a peaceful transfer of power but to then assure participants they would escape consequence. Yet, this is precisely what two January 6th organizers, now cooperating with Congress, allege about Representative Gosar [3], [4]. According to these planners, Gosar floated the idea of securing so-called blanket pardons directly from former President Donald Trump to those encouraging rallies on that fateful day [2], [4]. These weren’t idle whispers; they were assurances, reportedly part of dozens of planning meetings involving Republicans [3]. This level of alleged congressional coordination paints a chilling picture of calculated influence.
Behind the Planning: Congressional Complicity Laid Bare
The idea that members of Congress merely cheered from the sidelines has always felt naive. The reality, as emerging reports suggest, is far more concerning. Representative Gosar actively encouraged organizers in their efforts to plan the January 6th rallies [2], [6], blurring the lines between legislative duty and direct involvement in an event that devolved into a violent assault on the U.S. Capitol [7]. Adding another layer to this, a tweet issued by Gosar himself on January 6th resurfaced following these revelations, underscoring the timing and context of his engagement [1]. This wasn’t merely a matter of political support; it appears to be a documented pattern of alleged facilitation and assurance from inside the halls of power.
Pardons for Me, But Not for Thee?
Perhaps the most telling detail in this web of alleged complicity is the revelation that Representative Gosar himself, along with fellow Arizona Republican Andy Biggs, reportedly sought preemptive pardons from President Trump for their own roles related to January 6th [5]. This request for self-preservation, coming from an individual accused of offering immunity to others for similar actions, speaks volumes. It’s a move that undermines any pretense of principled opposition and instead highlights a perceived need for legal protection. The pursuit of pardons—both offered and sought—casts a long shadow over the intentions and actions of those involved in the events leading up to, and on, January 6th.
Sources & Footnotes
- https://www.newsweek.com/paul-gosars-january-6-tweet-resurfaces-after-report-he-offered-pardons-rally-planners-1642267 ↩
- https://www.businessinsider.com/paul-gosar-offered-blanket-pardon-protest-organizers-planned-jan-6-2021-10 ↩
- https://www.salon.com/2021/10/25/jan-6-organizers-say-they-held-dozens-of-planning-meetings-with-republicans-report/ ↩
- https://www.vice.com/en/article/january-6-planners-outed-congressional-accomplices/ ↩
- https://azmirror.com/briefs/biggs-and-gosar-sought-pardons-for-capitol-riot-but-wont-get-them-report/ ↩
- https://www.threads.com/@jenn.karns_creative/post/DQPFqsRDjY2/oct-25th-2021-a-jan-6th-riot-organizer-says-rep-paul-gosar-r-az-helped-plan-and- ↩
- https://act.represent.us/sign/congressmembers-allegedly-helped-plan-january-6th-insurrection ↩
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